Principal Aerospace Engineer

• →Lead strategic planning and development of advanced aerospace technologies.
• →Provide visionary leadership and technical direction across multiple projects.
• →Represent the company at industry conferences and in technical forums.
• →Establish and influence industry standards and best practices.
• →Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering goals with business objectives.
• →Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering functions.
• →Mentor senior engineers and develop technical talent within the organization.
• →Provide people leadership for a small team of engineers, including performance management, development planning, recognition, and fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Extensive experience in advanced aerodynamic analysis principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
• Published research in relevant technical journals.
• Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance and stability and control.
• Exposure to wind tunnel and/or aircraft flight test.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling and simulation.
• Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis.
• Knowledge of industry-standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, and fundamentals of flight mechanics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to StarCCM+
• Exposure to internal & external thermal analysis
• Experience with people leadership

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.